Episode 1040
Why are we living longer than our ancestors?
Steven Johnson explores innovations in science and public health that have led to huge increases in life expectancy.
HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate
May 29, 202132m 19s
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Show Notes
Steven Johnson discusses the Extra Life project, which includes a book and new BBC Four series co-presented with David Olusoga. He chronicles a revolution in medicine, and explores the innovations in science and public health that have led to huge increases in life expectancy since 1900.
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